The stamp set that I have chosen to work with is Just B – I love this set and am very sorry to see it go – it is sooo versatile and can be used for almost any occasion – I decided to make one 3-d item which is a cute scrapbook contained in a tin, one regular sized birthday card and one pull out card that is a little different…I can only add 4 photographs to this post so please check back on Wednesday when there will be further photos and instructions along with the announcement of the winner of my Blog Candy :-)
Please read on to see my little creations and leave me a comment to let me know which you like the best and you will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win some yummy blog candy…at the end of my post you will find the link to the next blog that you hop on to…
The first card is a birthday card – I decided to use some sentiments from Just B but really wanted to use some cupcakes as I love using them on birthday cards and the decision was made for me especially when I chose my card colors which are red, brown and pink…they really reminded me of chocolate cake, frosting and cherries :-)
The card base is Chocolate Chip and the red piece of Designer Series Paper is from Bella Rose – I stamped the sentiment from Just B and the cupcakes from the set Crazy for Cupcakes using Stazon Black onto Very Vanilla Cardstock and colored in the cakes using Watercolor Wonder Crayons and my Blender Pen. It’s hard to see from the photo but the cake stand is covered in Dazzling Diamonds Glitter that really makes it sparkle and shine :-)
I matted this onto a piece of Chocolate Chip and then this was attached to the card base using Dimensionals…underneath I attached a piece of Double Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon with a knot tied to the side as a finishing touch – the result is a yummy, good enough to eat birthday cake card :-)
Next, I decided to make a fun and different card – I have seen lots of flower pot cards on many websites and decided that this is a great set to use to create my own version…the bit with the flowers and the B on it is a pull out section and the sentiment is stamped onto that piece of cardstock, cleverly hidden within the flower pot…
The flower pot is made of DSP from Sweet Always and Bella Rose – you will be able to find a link to the template and instructions for this card to the right that I will post on Sunday morning – I finished the pot off by tying around a piece of Pretty in Pink Tafetta Ribbon with a knot tied to the front.
The insert uses a pink piece of Bella Rose mounted onto Chocolate Chip cardstock – I used my beloved Just B stamp set to stamp the flowers and the letter B and adhered them using Sticky Strip and Dimensionals and used brads and half pearls in the flower centers to finish them off. The pull out section has the sentiment stamped onto it – you can see a photograph of that insert back here on Wednesday morning or by following the link to the template.
My final project is a mini scrapbook contained in a tin – the tin is CD sized and the pages within it fold out concertina style. In total there are 7 pages to decorate and it makes a fabulous brag book for Grandma…below is a photo of the front of the tin and below it is one side of the scrapbook insert…I will add more photos on Wednesday :-)
The top of the tin is decorated with a piece of DSP from Sweet Slumber – I stamped the sentiment using Chocolate Chip Ink along with my Stamp-a-majig to ensure perfect placement. I stamped the B using Versamark onto Pink Pirouette Cardstock and sprinkled on Heat and Stick Powder – I heated this to melt it and then applied brown sparkly Stampin’ Glitter – I cut out the B and used Dimensionals to stick it onto the DSP.
The insert you can see below – the base is Chocolate Chip and I used various Designer Series Papers and embellishments to decorate them. The cute little flowers you can see on the first page are made using the flower stamp from Just B – I will upload close up photos later in the week…
And now for the Blog Candy – leave me a comment telling me which project you enjoyed the most and you will entered into a draw to receive the item you liked the most along with some delicious blog candy treats :-)
Thank you for visiting my blog – I hope you enjoyed your stay :-)
I enjoyed the b is for baby tin….I can't get enough baby stuff…..I think I need to become a grandma and soon……. maybe I'll get my wish this coming year!!!!!
thanks for the idea and hard work :)
debbie
essay18@verizon.net
Totally rockin' projects Sarah! Love the flowerpot B – great idea. And the DVD tin is awesome.
Great projects; my favorite in the mini scrapbook in a tin. What an awesome idea for a new parent or grandparent. Appreciate your sharing with us. jmniffer
Fantastic Tin. You are so talented. Yea for doing this.
love the mini scrapbook what a wonderful idea and I love the colors you chose.Thanks for sharing
Eileen(emcclean@telus.net)
Sarah, what a fabulous job! That DVD tin is amazing!
Your B is for Baby Tin is just too cute. TFS it is amazing.
All your projects were great, but that is one that I think I would want to make myself.
The g'ma brag book was my favorite. Great job on all three projects!
The Baby tin is to die for…..I love it.
Just beautiful! i love how your tin turned out! TFS.
Brandi
Great projects Sarah!! I love the B is for baby tin! Keep up the great work =)
Please disqualify me from winning, but I have to say that my favorite project was the B flower pot-Ab fab!!!
My favorite is the B is for baby. I've been going to lots of baby showers for my friends grandchildren to be..maybe one day some of my own 8->!
I think my favorite is the B is for Baby tin and insert. WOW! I love it!
Thanks so much for sharing. I'm glad I found this blog hop!
Alicia
I loved the scrapbook in a tin – what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Love the scrapbook in a tin. Now that's a scrapbook I might even do!
Yay Sara! Beautiful projects with a great stamp set. Love each one.
I really like this set. Your projects are very cute!
Cute projects! Love the photo tin!
love the flowerpot card!
I love all your projects but I love your flowerpot card. Great ideas and thanks for sharing. mdavis74@rochester.rr.com
I absolutely love the B is for Baby tin!! Pink & Brown is my all time favorite color combo!
I liked the b is for baby tin the best. The flower pot is also really cute.
All the projects are a lot of fun and showcase this set nicely but I have to say the Tin is my favorite. I just can't get enough of accordion style pull out mini albums. Always such a surprise when the package is opened.
Thanks for sharing the creativity and inspiration. I'm so glad I discovered your blog on the last hop!
Hugs and blessings – Jean
Hi Sarah!
All of your projects were way cool and very inspirational. My favorite though, has got to be the scapbook tin. Sooo cute!
All the best!
Theresa P.
stampgirl45@yahoo.com
Sarah-
Beautiful work!!! I love them all, the colors & papers you chose are so pretty. I think I like the cupcake birthday card the most.
Thanks so much for sharing:)
Great projects Sarah! Love your version of the flower pot card!
i loved the mini scrapbook in a tin. what a great gift!! I am going to try my hand at one. The flower pot card is very creative Jill stamperjf@comcast.net
These are fabulous! Love the little book and the flower pot is a great idea. To buy or not to buy…. hum….
Love that B flower pot! So cute! And what a great tin!
the best is the baby mini scrapbook in a tin! you done good!
Oh my goodness, Sarah, your projects are adorable! Love the B pot, but the mini album tin just takes the cake!
Sarah, you did a great job on your projects. Love the little baby tin!
My favorite is the flower pot card. The sweet always is one of my favorite DSP's. Thanks for sharing.
Joyce@alloy4@pa.net
I can't pick just one, the flower pot card and the baby tin are both really cute! Good job with your projects!!
Love all your projects but the tin is Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing. Mary Jo mdmjtaylor@msn.com
Great job on everything! My fav is the B is for Baby tin. A very close second is the first card. I never fell in love with most of the flowery sheets of bella rose dsp, but I love that particular sheet with choc chip!!
Deb
Sarah love everything it is all great! Really love the little album!
All your projects are great but I especially love the flower pot card! Very cute! TFS!
I love the B flowerpot!!! So cute!
I love this set and can't believe it is going away! Boo Hoo! Wonderful projects.
Beautiful! I love the simple elegance of the first card and your flower pocket card looks fabulous with all those little flowers. But the tin is, by far, my favorite! I struggle with altering items, so I really love to see what everyone else comes up with! TFS!!
Oh, how cute! I love them all – how could I pick a favorite?? Mmmm, I'd have to say the birthday card. Awww, but I love that baby tin too! Great work!
Your projects are all lovely- I really like that B is for Baby tin!!! Thanks for sharing those great ideas!
Sharon
sharons@digitalweb.net
Love the color combinations of the cupcake card, and find it very useful. I wouldn't have need for the tin scrapbook (I don't think) but do like your version of the flower pot card. The truth is I'd just like to be a winner and would be happy with any of your projects.
Great Projects! I really like the scrapbook tin it is really cute.
I really loved both the baby tin and the flower pot card… beautiful! Thanks for participating!
Great projects – the tin is especially cute!
I have to pick one favorite???? I think it would be the flower [pot card. I've made of few of these for Mother's Day, but never anything else.
Great ideas!
claeace@cinci.rr.com
Cute! Love the tin with the mini album!!